Assistant Nurse Manager - Orthopedic Clinic - North Liberty Hospital

The University of Iowa Health Care presents an opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to join our team. We are seeking a full time Nursing Supervisor for Ambulatory Orthopedics Clinics. The Nursing Supervisor interfaces with the administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes.  The Nursing Supervisor assumes delegated responsibility for implementation of daily operations for specific units and/or patient populations.

Responsibilities: 

• Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients.
• Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities.
• Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members.
• Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.
• Serves as a resource for patient care problems.
• Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Collaborates with the Clinic Manager to assist with implementation of department, division, and unit(s) strategic plans.
• Implements planned change to optimize clinic functioning.
• Participates in monitoring staff competency.
• Provides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, medical assistants, athletic trainers, patient Care technicians and clerks to assist them to improve their performance.
• Collaborates with Clinic Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of department/division/unit Quality Management program.
• Participates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities.
• Analyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomes.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s).
• Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.
• Assists Clinic Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staff.
• Evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients.
• Facilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Provides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospital.
• Facilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care delivered.
• Participates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirements.
• Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals.
• Maintains and expa